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As a part of the national YMCA initiative “Activate America”, the Ithaca Y has positioned itself perfectly to provide equipment and programs to get America moving. Health seekers in our community are looking for something fun to do with other people in a comfortable environment without the self-conscious feelings that go along with exercise and gym workouts. Start the new year off right with improved programs for children and adults.

Youth and adult basketball begins Saturday, January 6, and continues through March 11 in the huge YMCA gymnasium. Youth Drills and Skills is conducted every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for ages 4-9 years, coached by quality staff. Adult basketball pick-up games are Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. for members and non-members alike.

Youth basketball league begins Sunday, January 7 from 12:00 noon to 3:30 p.m. for ages 9-13. This is a program utilizing volunteer coaches, and is open to members and non-members. Adult league basketball for ages 18 and up will begin Mondays and Wednesdays starting January 8-March 14. The league utilizes trained referees, score keepers, jerseys, and all the excitement of big league play. Participants may sign up as an individual or as a team. This is a membership program; several categories and payment options are available.

The health and wellness department is proud to offer Group Fitness Coaching. This training for small groups by a YMCA fitness instructor is for beginning exercisers or previously active people who want to resume a fitness routine. Sign ups are in progress for these programs. The programs are complemented by new state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment with personal viewing screens, new flooring in fitness areas, several mechanical replacements, integrated HVAC and climate control equipment in locker rooms, and member-service technology involving membership cards and scanning devices for member safety and security. Several membership value-added features within programming areas have also been incorporated with the membership cost.


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